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McHenry High School's student-written and -edited newspaper

The McHenry Messenger

McHenry High School's student-written and -edited newspaper

The McHenry Messenger

McHenry High School's student-written and -edited newspaper

The McHenry Messenger

Joe Hissem

Joe Hissem, Staff Writer

Joe Hissem is a Junior at McHenry High School's West Campus. Joe enjoys taking trips to places like Philmont or Boundary Waters and taking every opportunity to become a young leader in McHenry and in this country. He enjoys track, cross-country, clubs, volunteering, and looks forward to bringing his own ideas to the Mchenry Messenger.

Recognition:

"Yes, we're open" (Best of SNO)

All content by Joe Hissem
When COVID hit in March of 2021, businesses were hit particularly hard. Local businesses like Buddy'z have worked hard to attract business in the year since the shutdown.

Yes, we’re open

Joe Hissem, Staff Writer
May 12, 2021
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The rank of Eagle is the highest a Boy Scout can earn. Many MCHS students have received the rank over the years, including five in the past year alone.

Essay: Once an Eagle, always an Eagle

Joe Hissem, Staff Writer
February 18, 2021
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Echocardiogram, such as this image of an aortic dissection, has been used to promote heart health. But doctors have also used echocardiograms to help spot the signs of COVID-19.

Echo treatment

Joe Hissem, Contributing Writer
February 2, 2021
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Voters in Des Moines precincts 43, 61 and 62 cast their ballots at Roosevelt High School on November 3. Poll workers around the country, including in McHenry County, helped ensure that Election Day go more smoothly than many expected.

The heartbeat of democracy

Joe Hissem, Contributing Writer
November 18, 2020
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